Hair Color 101 .... I need help

[plzgrow]

Okay ladies I have been taking care my hair and staying with my p's and q's playing it safe. So now I want to do something drastic to my hair and color a big section of the frontal somewhat like Keisha cole. I'm think about dying it the color 33, which is a dark brown, with a hint of mahogny... My hair is currently jet black...

Now here is my question that i need help on what are the rules for hair color, I know alot about hair color treatment which is mositurize, and deep condition, but what more is it.......

I am relaxed and my last relaxer was in Feb, so that roughly 5 mths ago and will be due for one in a month....
I remember some phrase where it was said: You color a relaxer and not relax a color! Is that so..

Also it is best done by a professional, I am in Miami and it seems like all the professional are quite costly... So if anyone knows someone please feel free to comment...

Also I am looking to use Affirm MoisturColor it is a dye without peroxide or ammonia, MoisturColor is Semi-Permanent and can be used right after a relaxer so, anytips would be greatly appreciated......

 

[plzgrow]

About the dye:
MoisturColor Conditioning Semi-Permanent Hair Color System is formulated specifically for the special color needs of stylists whose clients desire relaxer services as well as hair color. • Whenever a deposit-only color effect is desired, MoisturColor gives your client superior results when used immediately after relaxing service.
• The conditioning semi-permanent hair color contains no peroxide or ammonia.
• As MoisturColor colors hair, it restores depth and highlights to natural hair color.
• Suitable for gray hair up to 50% • Non-drying. • Comes in three (3) tonal families: Naturals, Reds and Golds. • Available in 10 color shades and 1 Clear Gloss.

Benefits
• Provides rich, vibrant haircolor and tones.
• Refreshes and revitalizes tinted and relaxed hair.
• Leaves hair silky and healthy-looking.
• Adds incredible shine.
• Perfect for first time hair color clients.
• No guesswork, consistant color results.
• Gentle and easy to use.

the link MoistureColor

 

[Neroli]

Have you considered using henna instead of chemical color? I am relaxed and henna colors, conditions and strengthens my hair like da bomb. Whenever some asks about color, I feel a moral obligation to at least mention henna as an option worth considering, especially since it is so good for relaxed hair. It is permanent red color that can be mixed with indigo ("black henna") for a wide range of colors from blue black to bright red.

I never used or even considered using chemical dyes so I can't help you there -- I refuse to use chemical dyes 'cause they're just too damaging and you have to keep applying them as new growth comes in, thus repeating the damaging cycle. Whereas with henna, I can apply every week to keep up with the color and not worry about damage; indeed, it conditions and glosses my hair as well as maintains my deep reddish brownish mahogany color on my black hairs and a reddish gold on my grey hair. The only time I lay off is two weeks before touchup and two weeks after, then I'm back to my weekly henna treatments such that I hardly use shampoo anymore. Just henna and apply deep conditioner after. Simple and beautiful!

If you're interested, below are a couple of links to threads on this board for henna ladies as well as a link to the "henna for hair" websit that helped me understand that henna is an excellent colorant, conditioner and "secret weapon" for awesme relaxed hair. . . .

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=87256

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=4201&highlight=henna

http://www.hennaforhair.com/

Good luck and HTH . . .